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I'm assuming you've never been to DL, but you've been to WDW?
If so, you'll want to give Indiana Jones a spin since it's exclusive to DL.
Also, Pirates is supposed to be a different experience at Disneyland than it is at WDW.

Working on the same assumption as the previous poster - Pirates and Space Mountain are the two musts, as they are both different from and superior to the WDW versions. Then work in Indy and whatever elese strikes you.

Indy (get a fast pass 1ST thing upon entering the park, then ride later)PiratesIt's a Small World - 100% better than MK's version.
(jmo) King Arthur's Carrousel - it's a great way to look at the beautiful facade of Fantasyland.Teacups - if you can handle spinny ridesStorybook Land Canal BoatsSpace Mountain if there is time.

You do need to allow time to walk around the park and drink it in. DL is rich in ornamental detail and quite beautiful. It's an attraction in its own right.

As others noted, I am going to assume you are a WDW vet and you are alone and can use single rider.

I would get a FP for Space immediately upon entering the park if still available.
Ride Pirates
Single rider Indy
Fantasyland, specifically Mr. Toad, Storybook Land Canal Boats, Alice, IASW
(Sadly, Matterhorn will be closed I believe)
Use FP for Space

Park hop to DCA and do Little Mermaid, single rider Screamin', and Monsters Inc if time.

I totally agree with WOC! So perhaps arrange for a picnic or you could get lucky if it is slow and grab a free FP. It really depends on the day you will be going.